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The Wild & The Spirited

The Wild & The Spirited

Dublin
Belfast
Donegal
The Wild & The Spirited
The Wild & The Spirited
This itinerary is constructed to showcase the untamed nature of Ireland’s landscape and its people.

This will be a balanced adventure of gregarious living and serenity, emphasizing many of Ireland’s famous alcohol producers as well as the vastness of its northern countryside. This collection of experiences is all about elevating the mundane and grounding the sublime.

Your trip will begin in the great capital of Dublin with three days steeped in its famous literature and the beverages that fuel it. You will then head northward for the rustic and jovial city of Belfast. Here you will experience Northern artistry such as the local ‘Trad’ music scene and Celtic fused glasswork, the latter of which you can create yourself in a workshop. The final anchor of your journey will be in Donegal, the jewel in Ireland’s crown that contains natural spectacles you will never forget.

A sampling of our experiences

The Garden of Ireland

Glendalough National Park
Glendalough National Park
A vista of mountains, bogs, rivers and lakes, Glendalough’s breath-taking scenery is a picture-perfect depiction of idyllic Ireland. After a private drive around the scenic county Wicklow, settle for an afternoon in Glendalough Valley and bask in the romantic and tranquil beauty of Ireland’s landscape.  

Additional experiences

Glenveagh Castle
Wander the ghostly and inspiring Glenveagh Castle that borders the lake of Lough Beagh and experience a place trapped in time.
Belfast Walking Tour
Explore the northern capital on a tour that focuses on the infamous ‘Troubles’ period that terrorised the Irelands on both sides of the border.
Private Drive around Sliabh Liag
A site of both historical and religious significance in Ireland, be guided around the awe-inspiring sea cliff that overlooks the Atlantic.

A Toast to Legend

Whiskey on the Rocks of the Giant’s Causeway
Whiskey on the Rocks of the Giant’s Causeway
Sit on top of this geological wonder comprised of 40,000 basalt stone columns while drinking the experience-exclusive Bushmills 12-year reserve. This intimate tour will introduce you to the myths surrounding the causeway as well as the history and craft of the neighbouring Bushmills distillery. Whiskey on the Rocks has never been better – nor more literal – than this.

Additional experiences

Oriel Sea Salt Visit and Tour
In this Adya exclusive, visit Oriel on Ireland’s eastern coast and experience every step of the process of creating their unique Irish sea salt.
Baoilleach Distillery Tour and Tasting
Visit and tour this quaint distillery situated in a rural Irish cottage that is putting Poitín (commonly known as Irish moonshine) back in the craft beverage space.
Scone-Making Class with Emmy Award-Winning Chef Catherine Fulvio
Visit the famous Ballyknocken House and Cookery School and learn to bake an Irish staple under celebrity chef and food writer Catherine Fulvio.

An Expression of Heritage

Ogham Fused Glass Workshop
Ogham Fused Glass Workshop
Ogham is a Celtic alphabet and one of the oldest languages in the world. You will choose a word in Ogham and cut and shape it into your glasswork under the tutelage of a Fused Glasswork master, all the while learning of Ogham’s heritage and local history. Eat an authentic Irish meal prepared by a local chef while your artwork settles, and then take home your personalised masterpiece of Celtic culture to treasure forever.

Additional experiences

McNutt Mill Tour
In this Adya exclusive, visit the mill that weaves some of the planet's finest Irish linen and learn of the textile's importance in Irish history.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
Two things synonymous with the Irish are its literature and pub culture. Experience both on this raucous guided tour of the capital.
Belfast Trad Music Trail
With two professional musicians guiding your tour of the city, you will experience the legendary ‘Trad’ (traditional) music of Ireland, as well as the stories and histories that inform it.
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